A public hearing at CMS on Tuesday night featured about 15 speakers, mostly in favor of litigation, followed by discussion among the BOE members on the pros and cons of launching litigation versus waiting to have more conversations with GHS neighbors. Continue Reading →
Barbara O’Neill
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Barbara O’Neill: Peter Bernstein Stands Alone – Experience, Integrity, and Collaboration
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“Peter Bernstein has the right skill set to work with the Board and the superintendent thereby assuring continuity in the superintendent’s office.” – Barbara O’Neill Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Barbara O'Neill
Sue Rogers: Re-Elect Bernstein for Integrity on the Board of Education
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“Replaying the Board’s history of harassing our Superintendents must stop once and for all.” – Sue Rogers, past PTA president and PTA Council President Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Barbara O'Neill, Dr. Jill Gildean, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich Public Schools, Jason Auerbach, Jennifer Dayton, Laura Erickson
Parents, Students Line up to Share Feedback with BOE on New School Start Time
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Complaints after 8 full days of the new school start times ranged from buses being late to impacts on scheduling sports practices and games. Many thanked the BOE for the change and said students are getting to school alert and that the benefits last throughout the day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Sports, Barbara O'Neill, Debra Smith, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Gaetane Francis, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Board of Education
PHOTOS: Greenwich Public Schools Convocation is a Warm Welcome Back
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There were lots of hugs and high-fives as teachers got together for convocation at Greenwich High School on Monday, Aug 28. There were several speakers, including Dr. Jill Gildea, Thomas Murray, Bridget Suvansri, Greg Goldstein and GEA president Carol Sutton. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Abby Ostruzka, Angela Schmidt, Barbara O'Neill, Bridget Suvansri, Debbie Appelbaum, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis
Greenwich Free Press Year in Photos, 2016
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Highlights of people and events from 2016 in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Anthony Muskus, Aquarion, Augustine's Farm, Barbara O'Neill, Bob Lynagh, Carlos Hernandez, Caroline Janney
Board of Selectmen Install Peter Sherr as Board of Ed Chair; Laura Erickson is Out
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Democrat Drew Marzullo said parents of children in Greenwich Public Schools “don’t give a rat’s ass whether you have an R or a D affiliated with your name…. They believe in results. Who will best Lead. Who will keep their children safe. Who will work well with others,” he said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Board of Education, Board of Seletmen, Drew Marzullo, John Toner, Laura Erickson, Lauren Rabin
Board of Education Vote on Chairman Ends in a Tie, Consideration Deferred to Dec 1
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After a vote down party lines, neither of two nominees for chairman of the Board of Education had the required five votes out of eight. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Board of Education, Laura Erickson
Board of Ed to Vote on Chair Wednesday Night. Will There be Another Upset?
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The Board of Education will elect its officers on Wednesday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Board of Education, Debbie Appelbaum, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich Public Schools, Jennifer Dayton, Laura Erickson
Greenwich Board of Ed Votes 5-3 in Favor of Implementing School Start Change for Fall 2017
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A whopping 46 people, including many teenagers, signed up to speak for 3 minutes each at the Sept. 22 Board of Education meeting at North Mianus School. On the agenda was the issue of school start times. Continue Reading →